SSA Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Committee

Mission and Values

The role of the SSA Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Committee (IED) is to develop, guide, and advance initiatives that build and strengthen the educational, organizational, and institutional climate of SSA with respect to inclusion, equity, and diversity. The IED committee’s mission and values involve a commitment to:

Transparency and open communication

Inclusivity with representation in decision-making and governance

Accountability through feedback loops and systems of checks and balances

Identify opportunities around school programming and activities to promote and provide advising and guidance on recommendations related to:

Creating an inclusive climate at SSA

Developing diversity and inclusion content in the SSA curriculum

The development of pedagogical skill development and supports pertaining to diversity and inclusion in the educational program at SSA

Recruitment, admission, and enrollment of a diverse student body at SSA

Recruitment and retention of a diverse cadre of tenure-track and non-tenure-track instructors at SSA

Recruitment and retention of a diverse professional and support staff at SSA

SSA alumni engagement

Engage in opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration with other schools of study across the University engaged in initiatives related to inclusion, equity, and diversity

Support training of faculty, staff, and students that facilitates a welcoming climate for all at SSA.

Committee

The IED Committee is comprised of students, staff and faculty. Staff and faculty are appointed to one-year terms by the Dean of SSA. Student representatives apply to serve a one-year term; student applications are reviewed by all committee members, who collectively vote on student representatives.